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Narrator
In the middle of the night, Saskia awoke in a haze, and she saw something her husband never planned for her to see.
Saskia
I told myself, this is really important, and I need to remember anything that I can.
Narrator
Her husband Mike, was on his laptop. His face was aglow in the light of his screen. And what was on that screen would change Saskia's life forever.
Saskia
I just knew. Just remember these things. These are significant. And I passed back out.
Narrator
In the light of day. Mike was the quintessential good guy.
Friend or Commentator
He was like a knight in shining armor.
Saskia
I liked him right away.
Family Member or Close Friend
I was like, finally, she deserves this. She deserves to be happy.
Narrator
But when the lights went out, Mike was someone else.
Saskia
I said, I need you to tell me exactly what you're doing. What has been going on. And immediately, the mask came off. She called me, and it was the most horrible scream and cry I've ever heard.
Family Member or Close Friend
You're supposed to be safe. That's your home. That's your husband.
Saskia
She was just in shock.
Narrator
Like, what is going on? While Saskia was sleeping, Mike was committing an unthinkable crime.
Friend or Commentator
It's 100% a case that sticks with me. It was so horrific in this unimaginable way to be living your life and then have everything that you know be different in a minute.
Narrator
It was a crime that no one in Saskia's world ever saw coming.
Friend or Commentator
So keep this secret for so many years from family members that are close. He's like a seasoned pro.
Narrator
We'll bring you right into the courtroom. You'll hear from prosecutors.
Saskia
He left her powerless to protect herself.
Narrator
Defense attorneys.
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And even from the perpetrator himself.
Martha Stewart
I recognize the act, but I don't believe in my heart that I did that.
Narrator
This is a story about the end of a marriage, of a family.
Saskia
I said, did you ever love me? He just stayed silent. It was just. No answer.
Narrator
But it's also the story of one woman who was done living in the dark.
Saskia
You're a dangerous person who preys on vulnerable and trusting people. You're in predator. Michael Evan.
Friend or Commentator
Good
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This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human.
Release Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Andrea Gunning
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts | Glass Podcasts
In this gripping trailer for Season 5 of Betrayal Weekly, listeners are introduced to "Saskia's Story"—an unsettling real-life account of hidden deception, broken trust, and survival. Framed as a chilling preview, the episode teases a deep dive into a marriage torn apart by an unthinkable betrayal, promising courtroom drama, firsthand survivor testimony, and raw emotional moments, all centered on Saskia's search for truth and healing after discovering her husband's shocking crimes.
Saskia (00:09):
“I told myself, this is really important, and I need to remember anything that I can.”
Friend or Commentator (00:39):
“He was like a knight in shining armor.”
Family Member or Close Friend (01:14):
“You're supposed to be safe. That's your home. That's your husband.”
Friend/Commentator (01:30):
“It was so horrific in this unimaginable way to be living your life and then have everything that you know be different in a minute.”
Saskia (02:39):
“You're a dangerous person who preys on vulnerable and trusting people. You're a predator, Michael Evan.”
The trailer uses suspenseful, emotionally charged narration and direct recordings from Saskia and her circle. The language is clear, urgent, and empathetic, capturing both the horror of betrayal and the resilience needed to move forward.
The Season 5 trailer of Betrayal Weekly offers a raw, suspenseful preview into Saskia's journey from unsuspecting wife to survivor of unimaginable betrayal. With authentic voices, a courtroom lens, and an unwavering focus on healing and truth, listeners are promised an emotionally resonant exploration of trust—and what happens when it shatters.